I Was Born to Speak - Evening

Created and performed by award-winning poet Billy Reynolds McCarthy, I Was Born To Speak blends spoken word poetry, theatre, and kapa haka in a powerful celebration and reclamation of te reo Māori.

  • 14 - 15 Sep, 2026
    Free Admission
  • The Vic Theatre Devonport

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  • Words by Victoria Theatre & Cinema Devonport
  • Last updated 08 Sep 2026

Through the stories and taonga of his whānau, Billy explores the intergenerational impact of language loss and champions the importance of speaking and preserving te reo. This event will also feature a screening of short film Mana Whakatipu.

A free Auckland Council Event delivered by Tātaki Auckland Unlimited, a council-controlled organisation.

A whānau-friendly, free programme for Te Wiki o Te Reo Māori.

14 & 15 September, 6.30pm

Please register here:
https://www.eventfinda.co.nz/2026/i-was-born-to-speak-evening/auckland/devonport

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Dates and Times
  • Mon 14 Sep 6:30pm - 8pm
  • Tue 15 Sep 6:30pm - 8pm